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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
54/100 · methodology

About Deutsches Elektronen Synchrotron DESY

Tax-favoured organisation. Non-profit-making purposes: science and research.

Steuerbegünstigte Organisation. Gemeinnützige Zwecke: Wissenschaft und Forschung.

Translated from German by GiveRadar.

Headquarters
Hamburg, Hamburg
Size
very-large

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar science & technology in Germany
Integrity Assessment This charity: 54
Peer average: 64

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for Tax-authority revocation, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Deutsches Elektronen Synchrotron DESY has a substantially complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources.

  • GiveRadar has verified financial records for only 1% of science & technology charities in Germany, and this is one of them. See national comparisons
  • GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 99% of the 9,746 science & technology charities in Germany it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its contact details. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
  • It has more complete contact information than nearly all similar organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
GiveRadar has verified
  • financial records
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • a donation page
  • third-party accreditation
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Deutsches Elektronen Synchrotron DESY is a registered science & technology nonprofit based in Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany. It is registered with the German Vereinsregister (Association Register). GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 54/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports €495M in annual revenue.

Deutsches Elektronen Synchrotron DESY has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 54/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 54 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for science & technology charities in Germany is 64/100.

Deutsches Elektronen Synchrotron DESY is located in Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany.

Based on official tax filings, Deutsches Elektronen Synchrotron DESY has €495M in annual revenue. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of €24M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Deutsches Elektronen Synchrotron DESY is classified as a Science & Technology organization, registered in Germany. By size, it is categorized as a very-large organization. It has €495M in annual revenue.

According to GiveRadar's records, Deutsches Elektronen Synchrotron DESY is registered with the German Vereinsregister (Association Register) and overseen by the local Amtsgericht (district court). GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

Tax-favoured organisation. Non-profit-making purposes: science and research. Deutsches Elektronen Synchrotron DESY is classified as a science & technology organization registered in Germany.

Among science & technology charities registered in Germany: Its annual revenue of €495M is well above the peer average of €24M.

Deutsches Elektronen Synchrotron DESY is a registered nonprofit in Germany. Donations to recognized charitable organizations (gemeinnuetzige Organisationen) are tax-deductible up to 20% of your total income. You will need a donation receipt (Zuwendungsbestaetigung) from the organization for your tax return.

You can verify Deutsches Elektronen Synchrotron DESY's charitable status in several ways. First, check the Zuwendungsempfaengerregister (ZER) at https://www.bzst.de/DE/Unternehmen/Zuwendungsempfaengerregister_organisation/zuwendungsempfaengerregister_organisation_node.html - the BZSt maintains this federal register of all organisations eligible to receive tax-deductible donations in Germany. Second, you can look up the association in the Vereinsregister (association register) at the local Amtsgericht (district court) via https://www.handelsregister.de/ - this confirms the legal form, registered address, and board members. Third, check whether the organisation holds the Freistellungsbescheid (tax-exemption notice) from its local Finanzamt - the notice is re-issued every three years and confirms the 'gemeinnuetzig' status under the Abgabenordnung. Legitimate charities publish this on their website or provide it on request.

Contact Deutsches Elektronen Synchrotron DESY directly for current donation methods. German charities typically accept SEPA bank transfer (Ueberweisung) to the organisation's IBAN, SEPA direct debit (Lastschrift/Einzugsermaechtigung) for recurring donations, PayPal, credit card payments, and online payment processors like Stripe or Mollie. Many German charities use platforms like betterplace.org, GoFundMe, or their own Spendenseite (donation page). International donors can give via SEPA transfer (Germany is in the eurozone) or PayPal. For your donation to be tax-deductible, you need a Zuwendungsbestaetigung (donation receipt) from the organisation - for amounts up to 300 euros, a bank statement showing the transfer is sufficient.

Deutsches Elektronen Synchrotron DESY is based in Hamburg, in the Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg, Germany's second-largest city and a major port. Germany is a federation of 16 states (Bundeslaender). Charitable status ('Gemeinnuetzigkeit') is granted by the local Finanzamt and recognised nationwide - the organisation can solicit tax-deductible donations from donors anywhere in Germany.

Annual revenue
€100M-€1B
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

German donations are deductible if Deutsches Elektronen Synchrotron DESY holds a Freistellungsbescheid (recognition as a charitable purpose) and issues a Zuwendungsbestätigung receipt.

Always confirm tax treatment with the charity directly or your tax advisor before donating.

Leadership

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Beate H••••••••
Chair

Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

DESY Forschungszentrum Materie Teilchenbeschleuniger - Hamburg.de
Jun 2026
www.hamburg.de
Tag der offenen Tür bei DESY in Zeuthen 2026 - Willkommen in der Welt des Staunens! - idw – Informationsdienst Wissensch
May 2026
idw-online.de
Ancient healing clay meets state-of-the-art technology: Freiberg researches at DESY - Die Sachsen News
Feb 2026
www.diesachsen.de
DESY Forschungszentrum Materie Teilchenbeschleuniger - Hamburg.de
Feb 2026
www.hamburg.de
Neue Elektronenquelle für European XFEL - pro-physik.de
Sep 2025
pro-physik.de
Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron [DESY] DGI Bauwerk Gesellschaft von Architekten mbH - World-Architects
Aug 2025
world-architects.com
Geomaterialforschung mit Synchrotronstrahlung - GFZ
Mar 2025
www.gfz.de
Norddeutsche Geschichte(n): DESY - Das Deutsche Elektronen-Synchrotron - hier anschauen - ARD Mediathek
Nov 2022
www.ardmediathek.de
DESY: Das Deutsche Elektronen-Synchrotron - NDR.de
Nov 2022
www.ndr.de
Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron DESY - Helmholtz-Gemeinschaft Deutscher Forschungszentren
Dec 2021
www.helmholtz.de

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Cause areas in Germany

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Community Development 333,723
Education 91,396
Social Services 57,991
Arts & Culture 55,916
Health 33,744
International 29,261
Youth Development 20,117
Environment 16,305
Science & Technology this charity 9,746
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Most common causes in Germany

Causes charities work on most.

Community Development 66,182
Education 55,923
Foster Care 51,710
Arts & Culture 43,294
Eldercare & Aging 26,255
International Development 15,257
Health 14,436
Disability 13,265

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Bundesanzeiger (German Federal Gazette)
Financial filings
Bundesanzeiger annual disclosures
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 7, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 7, 2026
Profile completeness
60%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 5
  • Financial data · Annual revenue figure on record
  • Named leadership · Lead officer named
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
Not available · 6
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Government registration
    No public registry ID
  • Mission statement
    No self-published statement of purpose
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity
  • Tax-deductibility
    Not verified
  • Founding date
    Year founded not on file

Methodology

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Quick facts about Deutsches Elektronen Synchrotron DESY

What is Deutsches Elektronen Synchrotron DESY?
Deutsches Elektronen Synchrotron DESY is a science & technology nonprofit organization based in Hamburg, Germany. Tax-favoured organisation. Non-profit-making purposes: science and research.
Who leads Deutsches Elektronen Synchrotron DESY?
Beate Heinemann serves as Chair.
Where is Deutsches Elektronen Synchrotron DESY located?
Headquartered in Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany.
What is Deutsches Elektronen Synchrotron DESY's annual budget?
Annual revenue is approximately €100M-€1B.
Is Deutsches Elektronen Synchrotron DESY trustworthy?
Deutsches Elektronen Synchrotron DESY has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 54 out of 100 (Partial transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Deutsches Elektronen Synchrotron DESY's website?
https://www.desy.de/
Are donations to Deutsches Elektronen Synchrotron DESY tax-deductible?
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Germany under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.